Income of 'less-skilled' Indians in US improving? Study observes 500% jump
1 year, 7 months ago

Income of 'less-skilled' Indians in US improving? Study observes 500% jump

Hindustan Times  

Around 120% surge in income has been recorded among Indians working overseas as compared to a 40% increase due to internal migration, according to a study by the World Development Report. The study found that low-skilled Indians who migrated to the United States tend to see a significant gain in their income of around 500%, followed by those from United Arab Emirates. The study found that there are 184 million migrants around the world with around 37 million refugees. The report titled Migrants, Refugees and Societies noted that apart from skills, other factors including destination, language ability and age also play crucial role in deciding the income.

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Indians who migrate abroad see incomes double; residents need 20 years to catch up
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Indians who migrate abroad see incomes double; residents need 20 years to catch up

The Hindu  

Indians who migrate abroad often experience more than a 100% increase in their income levels whereas Indians who continue to work in their homeland often have to wait for over 20 years to get such a hike. Click to remove AMP mode While the absolute gains in incomes after migration are higher for high-skilled workers, low-skilled workers also experience a …

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